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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Bad Blood.
 
Vindictiveness, ill-feeling.   1
        “If there is any bad blood in the fellow he will be sure to show it.”—Brother Jonathan.
   To make bad blood, to stir up bad blood. To create or renew ill-feeling and a vindictive spirit.   2
 


 Bad.Bad Books. 

 
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